Maranata
Aramaic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Maranata
Maranatha (often spelled Maranata) derives from Aramaic "maran atha," meaning "our Lord comes" or "the Lord is coming," combining "maran" (our Lord) and "atha" (comes).
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Etymology
Maranatha (often spelled Maranata) derives from Aramaic "maran atha," meaning "our Lord comes" or "the Lord is coming," combining "maran" (our Lord) and "atha" (comes). The term appears in 1 Corinthians 16:22 in the New Testament and has been used by Christian communities, particularly early Christians and Pentecostal/charismatic groups, as an eschatological invocation expressing expectation of Christ's return.
Maranata currently ranks #3,696 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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